# Match Record: 2026 USSP South Regional Championship-Opelika, AL-Presented by Humana - MASTERS Womens Doubles Skill: (3.0 ) Age: (50 To 54)(55 To 59) (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 15:15:38
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6973724284
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 USSP South Regional Championship-Opelika, AL-Presented by Humana - MASTERS Womens Doubles Skill: (3.0 ) Age: (50 To 54)(55 To 59)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.03)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Heather S Smith** (DUPR ID: 3096KN) - Rating: 2.900, Location: Snellville, GA, US
- **Marlene Botts** (DUPR ID: MY0EMP) - Rating: 3.249, Location: Suwanee, GA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Tammy Prell** (DUPR ID: YGMZWP) - Rating: 3.123, Location: Birmingham, AL, US
- **Emily Shuford** (DUPR ID: ZNYDKM) - Rating: 2.829, Location: Birmingham, AL, US

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